From the Parish Social Committee Lots of parish events in the pipeline! Next up: Wine Call My Bluff Friday 25th September (18+)

If you would like to donate or help with ongoing garden maintenance, please speak to Anthony or Christine.  Even popping in to water occasionally would be helpful

Next meeting on Monday 7th September

The Assumption of Our Lady into Heaven: Next Weekend 15th and 16th August  There will be prayer in the Marian Garden just before Mass, followed by a procession into Mass. Arrive in good time, grab a hymn book, and head outside. In the event of inclement weather – eg snow – we shall start in the hall. Please bring your rosary beads and your chosen decade. (Rosary beads and Decade Rings now on sale on our Piety Stall). This is an important devotion for our children and teens. (See througheternity.com/travel-guide/ miracle-snow-santa-maria-maggiore-rome )

Angela would like to thank all who supported in any way whatsoever this huge success.  Funds raised: SVP £285.60, Suzy £285.60, and Wakefield Hospice £500

Prayer for Deceased Clergy (August) Please pray for the repose of the souls of our departed brethren 8th Rev Dennis Collins 1918 Rev Patrick Reeves 1982 Rev Deacon Dugald MacDougall 2013 9th Rev Eamonn King 1959 Very Rev Canon Philip FitzGerald 2020 10th Rev Terence Clifford 1988 11th Very Rev Canon Austin J Saxton 1927 12th Very Rev Canon Francis Creedon 1961 Rev Matthew V Malone 1982 1 13th Rev Jack Roach 2013

Finding the Voice of Christ Friday 30th October to Sunday 1st November . Cost approx. £200 which includes all meals from Friday teatime to Sunday lunch. If you think you may be interested, please contact Christine Szczepanski 07950 794325

This book is just inside the office door to flag up all use of the hall, the upper room, the church, and the chapel. Alternatively, please drop off a note through the letter box

Meeting on Thursday 6th August at 6.30pm to plan the next few months of parish extravaganzas. All welcome to come with thoughts, ideas, or willing hands. If you can’t make it but would like constructive input, please contact Annette 07717756770